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ET02 DXW

2002 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,139 mi
Last recorded203,139 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 DXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 203,139 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 197,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 197,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 191,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 191,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 178,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion drivers lower door no sharp edges at time of test

light wiper mark o/s screen

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r service brake slightly lazy(20% lower than n/s)

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 176,207 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 147,189 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 136,044 miles

Front wiper blades smeary.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 136,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smeary.

N/S/R brake noisey.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 107,728 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 101,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,972 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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ET02 DXW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 105,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET02 DXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ET02 DXW is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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